Chriscelda Argel

Proactive, detail-oriented results-driven Accountant with over 4 years of experience in a Big 4 professional services firm (SGV & Co. / EY) with strong background in accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance, reconciliations, and client support. Experienced in preparing and reviewing financial data, analyzing transactions, and ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. Possesses a deep passion for quality work and professional excellence, combining sharp analytical capabilities with strong operational leadership.

Consistently rated as a top performer in both execution and leadership roles, earning gold-standard annual performance reviews. Adept at fostering collaborative growth as both a mentor and mentee; designed and facilitated impactful training programs to upskill teams. Driven by a strong ownership mindset to deliver high-quality outputs and navigate complex problem-solving.

Senior Associate, Global Compliance and Reporting - SGV & Co. (Ernst and Young Philippines)

(2023-08 - 2026-01)

• Tax Compliance & Advisory: Managed full-cycle tax compliance engagements, including the preparation, review, and filing of VAT, withholding, and income tax returns; conducted deferred tax calculations, due diligence, and risk assessments to drive business decisions.
• Financial & Bookkeeping Operations: Oversaw full-cycle bookkeeping operations, including bank reconciliations, AP/AR management, expense tracking, payroll assistance, and the generation of monthly/quarterly financial reports.
• Audit & Regulatory Readiness: Maintained audit readiness and supported regulatory examinations by preparing comprehensive documentation, reconciliation schedules, and responses to tax authority inquiries.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Control: Served as a critical lead on the collection and forecasting team; collaborated with engagement managers to develop budgets, analyze variances, conduct cost reviews, and mitigate financial risks.
• Billing & Revenue Management: Prepared, reviewed, and communicated client billing requirements, approved project-related invoices for proper coding, and monitored accounts receivable aging to consistently meet revenue targets.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Managed direct client communications, meetings, and touchpoints regarding specific engagement inquiries, milestones, and compliance requirements.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Supervised, coached, and mentored both new and experienced associates; facilitated workflow arrangements, led training sessions, and assisted in conducting tax seminars on national/local regulations.

Tax/Accounting Associate - SGV & Co. (Ernst and Young Philippines)

(2021-08 - 2023-07)

• End-to-End Accounting & Financial Reporting: Managed full-cycle bookkeeping and accounting requirements, including journal entries, general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation in strict compliance with statutory standards.
• Financial Controls & Asset Management: Oversaw accurate transaction entries for accruals, reversals, prepayments, inventories, fixed assets, liabilities, and equity to ensure reporting accuracy.
• Tax Compliance & Audit Readiness: Directed the preparation and filing of tax returns and supporting documents; conducted computation reviews and balance checks for audit engagements to assess tax health and mitigate future regulatory assessment risks.
• Team Leadership & Promotion: Promoted to a Lead and Reviewer role (January 2022) reporting directly to managers; supervised and mentored new hires and associates while conducting detailed reviews for both simple and complex client engagements.
• Operations & Workflow Innovation: Formulated and implemented a working prototype tool for the institution to effectively monitor workload status, manage engagement allocations, and track team members' specific experience metrics.

Accounting Associate - PORCJAC First Metro Corp.

(2019-06 - 2019-11)

• Cross-Functional & Management Support: Provide dependable financial and administrative support to leadership, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional corporate teams.
• POS Sales Audit & Data Management: Validate, encode, and audit daily sales transactions directly from the Point of Sale (POS) system; maintain strict accuracy in financial documentation and secure digital archiving.
• Financial Reporting & Ledger Support: Collaborate closely with senior accountants and finance leadership to prepare, generate, and analyze critical accounting reports, account reconciliations, and month-end closing schedules.
• Audit Readiness & Tax Compliance: Assist in compiling local tax schedules, municipal business permit documentations, and audit workpapers for internal corporate auditors and regulatory examinations.

Bachelor of Science - Accountancy - Tarlac State University (2017-06)

National Certificate (NC III) - Bookkeeping (2015-08)

Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) - Accounting (2017-10)